renewable energy
Iowa’s renewable energy boom tops $23 billion in investment, CSI report finds
Iowa’s rapid expansion of renewable energy has generated more than $23 billion in private investment since 2016 while helping to moderate electricity prices and property taxes, according to a new report from the Common Sense Institute (CSI). The report, released…
Renewable energy report highlights economic impact in Iowa
A new study shows wind and solar renewable energy produces billions of dollars of economic…
Whirlpool to reach 100% renewable electricity for plant operations
Whirlpool has entered into a second wind Virtual Power Purchase Agreement (VPPA) to progress toward…
Linn County commission recommends Duane Arnold Solar rezoning
The Linn County Planning and Zoning Commission has recommended approval of a renewable energy overlay…
Green jobs in Iowa have promising future, report finds
A new report finds that Iowa’s green jobs economy is strong and poised for huge…
Iowa Utility Association speakers talk electric vehicles, renewable energy
For organizations willing to take the initiative, looking into new technology like renewable energy and…
Training solar energy’s future workforce
It’s no secret that renewable energy generation has experienced exponential growth despite rising costs for…
PepsiCo, Schneider Electric partner to accelerate adoption of renewable electricity
PepsiCo has partnered with Schneider Electric to form pep+ REnew – one of the first…
Whirlpool outlines progress on Net Zero targets as part of sustainability commitment
Whirlpool Corporation issued an update Monday on progress towards achieving Net Zero targets the company…
Alliant Energy reports increased earnings, income for 2021
Alliant Energy reported annual financial results Thursday for 2021, including substantial increases in adjusted earnings…
MidAmerican Energy proposes $3.9 billion ‘Wind PRIME’ renewable energy project
MidAmerican Energy has announced plans for a $3.9 billion renewable energy project in Iowa, including…
NextEra partners with Marion Heritage Center & Museum on new energy exhibit
The Marion Heritage Center and Museum is officially open to the public again, with a…
Linn County group standing up to industrial solar proposals
Sara Ritchie Alden of Center Point maintains her group, Iowa for Responsible Solar, isn’t opposed…
Panelists: Opportunities abound for Iowa’s renewable energy industry
The global energy landscape is continually shifting and evolving, but most experts agree that an…
Grow Solar group buy program hits first energy milestone
Nine households in Linn and Johnson counties are now signed up with the Grow Solar…
Clean energy already provides reliable baseload power
By Katie Rock | Guest Column Our energy system is in the midst of a…